An American Werewolf in London
1981, English. Directed by John Landis.
Beware the moon.
American tourists David and Jack are savagely attacked by an unidentified animal while hiking on the Yorkshire Moors. After retiring to the home of a beautiful nurse to recuperate, David soon begins experiencing disturbing changes to his body and mind.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- John LandisDirector
- David NaughtonDavid Kessler
- Griffin DunneJack Goodman
- Jenny AgutterNurse Alex Price
- John WoodvineDr. J.S. Hirsch
- Don McKillopInspector Villiers
- Brian GloverChess Player
- David SchofieldDart Player
- Lila KayeBarmaid
- Rik MayallSecond Chess Player
- Sean BakerSecond Dart Player
- Frank OzMr. Collins
- Paul KemberSergeant McManus
Details
- Released
- 21 August 1981
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- John Landis
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $32M
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An American Werewolf in London: quick answers
What comes after An American Werewolf in London?
Next in the series: An American Werewolf in Paris (1997).
Is An American Werewolf in London worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 2,855 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is An American Werewolf in London?
An American Werewolf in London runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does An American Werewolf in London have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for An American Werewolf in London. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
An American Werewolf in London parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
An American Werewolf in London is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is An American Werewolf in London on?
An American Werewolf in London is streaming on Movie Sphere+ in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like An American Werewolf in London?
If you liked An American Werewolf in London, try Shaun of the Dead, The Return of the Living Dead, Doghouse.
Who directed An American Werewolf in London?
An American Werewolf in London (1981) was directed by John Landis and stars David Naughton, Griffin Dunne, Jenny Agutter.